I am a a Licensed
Professional Counselor in the State of Wisconsin, a National Certified Counselor and a member of the American Counseling Association.
My
approach to helping you improve your life will be compassionate and
solution-oriented. I believe you are your own best expert, but that life and
relationships sometimes cloud our ability to cope and function optimally on a
daily basis. My job will be to help you regain clarity, access your strengths,
and increase your coping skills to meet each new day feeling healthier, lighter
and more self-aware.
My
areas of expertise include navigating family change and life adjustments, coming
out & other issues related to identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual or
transgender, relationship abuse, and healing after trauma.
Additional
areas of specialty include managing anxiety, building self-esteem, living with
a disability, adoption and foster care, how to cope with bullying, and women's
issues.
I
have provided counseling services at The Women’s Center, Family Service of
Waukesha and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation I earned my MS in
Counseling from UW-Whitewater and my BA in Sociology from UW-Milwaukee. I do
not discriminate with regard to age, sexual orientation, gender identity,
disability, religion, ethnicity or cultural background.
I
will work with you to recapture hope and to implement concrete solutions. I do
not expect you to trust me right away. I will earn your trust by offering
confidential support in a safe and calm environment.
You
have already taken the first step by visiting our online home. You have the
power within you to take many, many more.
Feel
free to contact me with questions or to schedule an appointment. In the
meantime, take good care.
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